Water is life

Water for the Win!

Approximately 1-1.5L of water is lost on a daily basis through the skin, lungs, and gut and via the kidneys as urine.

This mechanism is important in order to ensure that waste substances are eliminated from the body.An adequate water intake is necessary for optimal bowel function. Water plays a vital role with regards to weight loss, as water is one of the components that are necessary for fat oxidation.The oxidation of 100g of fat yields 107g of water. Dehydration will slow down fat oxidation which can affect weight loss. Dehydration (2% of body weight) results in impaired physiologic and performance responses. Beverages that can lead to dehydration include: alcohol and caffeine containing drinks

2. How much water an adult must drink a day?

Aim to drink 6-8 glasses daily, even more when exposed to extreme environmental conditions and when participating in physical activity.Thirst is not a good indicator of fluid requirements as we do not actually get thirsty when we do not drink enough water.We also often mistake thirst for hunger. If we are properly hydrated our appetites tend to be better controlled.